I have wondered the same thing about the F-N-F cause my biggest smallmouth came on that method and I sure did'nt horse her. I spent a few seconds with her and she appeared fine but now I wonder how she did? I have always used light line but maybe I should rethink that. I do not bed fish in the spring for bass period and never have just a personal thing. But in the summer and winter they still may be at risk according to this article.